Here are details of our Kidney Clubs from across Australia. We also promote various support groups, provide news of upcoming events, and give you information about our holiday programs for people on dialysis.

The benefits of attending a Kidney Club

Our Kidney Clubs are support groups specifically for people with any stage of kidney disease, who are on dialysis, have had or are waiting for a kidney transplant, or have one or more health conditions that can cause kidney function impairment.

The major benefit of people with kidney disease and their families joining a Kidney Club is meeting other people who have experience with kidney disease, or any chronic disease. You can learn from others how to cope with and manage your daily needs, how to provide appropriate and effective care, and how to more easily live with your condition. You can also learn about available resources and how others solve problems you may be experiencing.

Kidney Clubs are organised with the support of local hospitals, volunteers and members of the kidney community. For more information about Kidney Clubs and Support Groups in your State, email khis@kidney.org.au or freecall 1800 454 363.

Australian Kidney Club Directory

Check our Kidney Club directory below for local events and smaller support groups in each State.

Riverland Kidney Club Meet-Up These events are held at The Berri Big River Tavern. Enjoy lunch and then listen to a guest speaker. If you are on a kidney journey and live in the Riverland area, you may wish to join this group.Enquiries to Jason Size on 0417 811 977 or Jacque Zagotsis 0438 839 691. See the poster with event details here.

News of other SA regional and suburban Coffee and Chat support groups coming soon.

New South Wales

Armidale Kidney ClubMeetings held on the 3rd Monday of every month from 2pm to 5 pm at 115 Butler Avenue, Armidale. Parking out the back. “One of a kind community hub”. Afternoon tea provided. Meetings open to all patients affected by kidney disease and their families. No RSVP required, just drop in. Enquiries: phone Nicki on 0427 903 227.

Victoria

Dialysis and Tansplant Association (D.A.T.A.)Patient self-help group of people with kidney failure, their families, carers and friends. D.A.T.A. Victoria members on dialysis can access low cost holiday homes (two with dialysis options) for family holiday at Rosebud, Yarrawonga, Blackburn. Find out more at www.datavic.org

Western Australia

Albany Kidney Support GroupSmall group of transplant recipients, dialysers, family and friends sharing information, experience and socialising. We also raise funds for the comfort of dialysis patients in our local unit. Enquiries: Shirley Harding on 08 9844 8404 or email her at shirleyh@westnet.com.au

Renal Support Group (Bunbury) South West WAMeet face to face regularly. This group also engages via a private Facebook group. Enquiries: Lulu Paxton on 0417 182 811 or email lulupaxt@igpond.net.au

aHUS Patient Support Group Australia

Rare genetic disease that affects a part of immune system, causing blood clots to form in small blood vessels throughout the body. People with aHUS have a constant risk of sudden, life-threatening complications from damage to vital organs such as the kidneys, heart and brain. aHUS can affect infants, children or adults - many develop kidney damage and need dialysis or kidney transplant. Apply to join here. Find out more about this rare condition at ahusaustralia.org.au

Posterior Urethral Valve GroupParents of children with PUV in Australia can discuss issues, concerns or share with others in a similar situation. Moderator is parent of a baby diagnosed with PUV at 10 days old - PUV is rare. Apply to join here.

Tasmanian Kidney CommunityContact for this private Facebook group is Amanda Crawford - a dialyser from Launceston. Please introduce yourself when applying for membership. Apply to join here.

If you suspect inappropriate activity including scams or discussions that may involve illegal kidney transactions on any online, please alert the group admin as soon as possible, and contact Marcia Christmas, email info@kidney.org.au or phone 1800 454 363.

Together we can help to maintain a safe online environment for the benefit of everyone living with kidney disease.

Have you heard about 'Your Kidney Forum'?'Your Kidney Forum' is for people who are living with a kidney related illness, or people supporting someone living with kidney related illness, as well as health professionals and educators. Everyone is invited to join the discussion.Visit 'Your Kidney Forum' here.